John R. Webdell Sr. Obituary
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of John R. Webdell Sr. of Hobart, Indiana, who passed away on April 4, 2025, at the age of 93, leaving to mourn family and friends. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Harry Webdell and Veronica Webdell; his wife Frances; and his siblings, Harry Jr., Ruth, Eleanor and Dorothy.
He is survived by: his children, John Webdell, Jr. (Jan), Deacon Dale Webdell (Kim), Karen Rogala (Richard) and Jane Seber (Stephen); his grandchildren, William Webdell, Marcus Rogala, Joseph Webdell, Tricia VanVolkenburgh, Edward Webdell, Daniel Pancer, Benjamin Webdell and Susan Kallok; and his siblings-in-law, Dolores Dugan and Ronald Bysiek (Brenda). He is also survived by 19 great grandchildren; 8 great-great grandchildren.
Visitation was held on Wednesday, April 9th 2025 from 3:00 PM to 8:00 PM and on Thursday, April 10th 2025 from 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM. A rosary was held on Wednesday, April 9th 2025 at 7:30 PM at the Rees Funeral Home, Hobart Chapel (600 W Old Ridge Rd, Hobart, IN 46342). A Mass of Christian burial will be held on Thursday, April 10th 2025 at 10:00 AM at the Assumption B. V. M. Catholic Church (3530 Illinois St, New Chicago, IN 46342).
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Knights of Columbus, Council #12149, 356 W. 700 N., Valparaiso, In 46385, for the Baby Box fundraising project for South Haven Fire Department.
